71% of people in South West are putting themselves at risk of contracting flu, according to recent research by Well Pharmacy
Of the 71% who haven’t had the flu jab administered this winter, 54% stated that they didn’t feel as though they needed it and one in ten were too scared of needles to have the procedure undertaken.
In fact, more than 30% of people in South West cited ‘...
For the first time, Buckland Abbey, near Yelverton, will be re-opening its park and gardens after Christmas, from 27th December – 3rd January (closed New Year’s Day).
This is to welcome visitors and their four legged friends for a moment of relaxation and tranquillity in the woodlands, as well as for a bit of fresh air during the winter holidays. It’s the perfect time to walk off the...
GWR is urging passengers to check journey times before they travel over the Christmas period as Network Rail carry out vital works to modernise the rail infrastructure.
Services will be altered between Thursday 24 December and Sunday 3 January as part of a programme of engineering in the Thames Valley needed for the launch of Crossrail in 2019, and continued works to electrify the...
Information on pharmacy opening times in Plymouth over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays and other useful local health contact details are now available on the Plymouth City Council website.
The Stay Well This Winter page also includes information on flu jabs, links to local NHS services and links and contact details to help you keep your house warm.
With just a few days to go until the festive holidays begin, what weather can we expect this Christmas?
The Met Office say after the mild, unsettled start to December it looks likely that this theme will continue through until the end of the year with some spells of windy, wet weather but also drier, brighter periods with some showers. Although temperatures will remain above average,...
Plymouth City Council’s Public Health department and Plymouth Community Healthcare’s Livewell team are working in partnership to encourage local people to sign up for Dry January 2016.
Dry January is a national behaviour change public health campaign developed by the charity Alcohol Concern and supported by Public Health England. It seeks to challenge people to give up drinking alcohol...
Record numbers of older people worried about being alone over Christmas have already contacted older people’s housing and care charity The Abbeyfield Society as its Coping at Christmas campaign gets into full swing.
Since the campaign launch in November, Abbeyfield has handled hundreds of calls from isolated older people who face being alone over the extended Christmas period. As a...
Plymouth residents are being advised on how to avoid getting into debt before and after Christmas.
Many people struggle financially at Christmas in particular, and Advice Plymouth and Plymouth City Council are offering tips and advice to help people avoid debt and manage their finances.
Figures released this month by the national StepChange Debt Charity show that 804 people in...
The festive season is almost upon us, and office workers around the UK may face some disappointment in the workplace, as 27% of people are doubtful they’ll be able to get the time off work they need to enjoy the Christmas holidays.
Office supply company, Viking, surveyed 1,500 office workers to investigate one of the most contentious aspects HR departments have to face: taking time off...
